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Michaud Unveils Joint Letter On Korea FTA With South Korean Legislators

Rep. Mike Michaud (D-ME) today (Oct. 18) released a letter sent by U.S. and Korean legislators to both President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak urging them to make "meaningful changes" to the text of the U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement, especially on the investor-state dispute settlement mechanism and financial services. The letter was signed by 21 members of the House of Representatives and 35 members of South Korea's National Assembly. It "demonstrates that there are serious concerns among...

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U.S., Korean Lawmakers Lobby For Changes To FTA Language In Letter To Obama, Lee


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USTR Seeks Applicants For Binational NAFTA Panels


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U.S., Singapore Discuss Textile And Agriculture Market Access, IPR In FTA Review


Chamber Leads Business Delegation To South Korea, Urging Quick Deal With U.S.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is leading a business delegation to South Korea this week to urge Korean government officials to reach a deal with the United States before next month's G20 meeting that will allow a pending free trade agreement to proceed to a congressional vote, according to private-sector sources. These business representatives will convey the message that failure by the two sides to reach such a deal by the Nov. 11-12 summit of G20 leaders could make it...

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Honduran Trade Minister Presses Kirk To Raise CAFTA Sugar Allocation, Says USTR Used 'Inaccurate' Information


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Marantis, Kim Meet In Paris To Discuss Korea FTA


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TPP Partners Discuss Labor Rights At Brunei Round


Textile Caucus Sends USTR Letter Demanding Reopening Of Korea FTA

In a Sept. 24 letter, 25 members of the Congressional Textile Caucus urged U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to reopen the U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement in order to put in place a longer tariff phase-out period for sensitive products as well as a stronger rule of origin and stronger customs enforcement language. The letter, which was spearheaded by Reps. John Spratt (D-SC) and Howard Coble (R-NC), was also signed by Reps. Bob Etheridge (D-NC) and Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), both...

USTR To Hold Off On Korea FTA Advocacy Until After Negotiations Finish

Officials in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative have made clear to business sources in recent days that USTR is not in a position to advocate publicly in favor of the U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement until the two sides wrap up negotiations on issues related to the FTA, sources said. These officials argue that advocating in favor of the FTA at this juncture would undermine the U.S. message that the FTA must be improved before it can be...

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